Posted January 24th, 2010 by Ross Everett
Gina Carano put womens MMA on the map, but Cris Cyborg Santos may have become the sports first dominant female champion by virtue of her overwhelming TKO victory in the main event of Saturdays STRIKEFORCE event. Cyborg simply was too physically strong and her punches too powerful for Carano.
Tags: Entertainment, hobbies, mixed martial arts, MMA, recreation, sports, Sports & Recreation
Posted January 15th, 2010 by Ross Everett
Decades before mixed martial arts became popular in the United States, events matching fighters of different fighting disciplines were very common in Japan. They weren’t called “mixed martial arts” at the time, but that’s essentially what they were.There’s an entire history of pro wrestlers fighting specialists from other martial arts (particularly judo) that were leaving out, but during the’70′s Antonio Inoki began to put the concept of “mixed martial arts” on the map with his matches against fighters from other disciplines.
Tags: boxing, celebrities, Entertainment, history, hobbies, Leisure, mixed martial arts, MMA, recreation, sports, Sports & Recreation, Travel, UFC
Posted January 15th, 2010 by Ross Everett
Betting on sports ‘futures’ is an enjoyable and potentially profitable way to wager, but there are several potential risks that can lead to losses. Here’s a rundown of things to avoid:
Tags: Entertainment, Finance, gambling, hobbies, marketing, recreation, reference, sports, Sports & Recreation, sports betting, Travel
Posted January 15th, 2010 by Ross Everett
The Florida Gators rampage through the SEC reached its culmination with a 31-20 victory over #1 ranked Alabama in the conference championship game. The Gators scored– 4th quarter points to secure victory in a contest that was an epic struggle for three quarters with five lead changes and two ties. This victory set the stage for the Gators’ appearance in the National Championship Game.
Tags: college football, Entertainment, football, hobbies, marketing, recreation, sports, Sports & Recreation
Posted January 12th, 2010 by Ross Everett
The Clemson Tigers used a touchdown pass on their first possession of overtime to upset the Miami Hurricanes 40-37 on Saturday night to cap a back and forth game. Miami kicked a field goal on their first possession of overtime to take the lead, but Clemson responded with a seldom used play on third and 11 to get the victory as quarterback Kyle Parker completed a 27 yard touchdown pass to Jacoby Ford. Clemson improved to 4-3 with the win while Miami slipped to 5-2.
Tags: college football, Entertainment, recreation, sports, Sports & Recreation
Posted January 12th, 2010 by Ross Everett
Former Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson got revenge on the team that let him go in the best possible way. Benson amassed 189 yards rushing and led his new team, the Cincinnati Bengals, to a 45-10 rout over the visiting Bears on Sunday. Carson Palmer threw for five touchdowns with no interceptions in the blowout victory.
Tags: Entertainment, gambling, Leisure, NFL, recreation, sports, Sports & Recreation
Posted January 12th, 2010 by Mary Perkins
Movie Downloads have been becoming increasingly more popular. In most every house you will find a computer and usually when there is a computer there is access to the internet. People are finding the benefits that come along with things on the internet. People find that they can get things like movies and not have to worry about returning them. There is also a convenience that comes from things off the internet that you cannot get when you have to leave the home to go to a store.
Tags: arts, downloads, Entertainment, Games, Movies, Music, recreation, recreation and sports
Posted January 6th, 2010 by Ross Everett
The Washington Redskins are a mess right now. Head coach Jim Zorn has a tenuous hold on his job at best and after Sunday’s—6 loss to Kansas City was stripped of his offensive play calling duties. Management installed newly hired ‘offensive consultant’ Sherman Lewis as the new offensive play caller and the team has set up an awkward arrangement for him to get the plays to the quarterbacks. For that reason, starting QB Jason Campbell has some serious misgivings about the efficacy of the setup.
Tags: Entertainment, football, NFL, recreation, sports, Sports & Recreation
Posted January 6th, 2010 by Ross Everett
Gracie family patriarch and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu pioneer Helio Gracie died in early 2009 in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 95. Its impossible to overestimate his influence on martial arts, and particularly his pathbreaking role in what is now the sport of mixed martial arts. The Gracie family name will forever be synonymous with Brazilian sports, jiu-jitsu, MMA and the UFC”not only due to Helios own accomplishments but the legacy he created both by training others and through his family.
Tags: hobbies, marketing, mixed martial arts, MMA, recreation, sports, Sports & Recreation